Light brown apple moth - Epiphyas postvittana
Effective: March 22, 2012 - December 31, 2022
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Tortricidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBUBPA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Grape, Oak, Stone Fruit
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3067
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBUBPA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Botrytis cinerea. Damage may also lead to invasion by secondary pests.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap | 5 - Jackson Trap Body | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap | 101 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Orange | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap | 102 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Red | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap | 103 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, White | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap Spacing:
When trapping for more than one species of moth, separate traps for different moth species by at least 20 meters (65 feet).
Method Notes:
In order to standardize data reporting and trap procurement for the LBAM Program, it is preferable that states use the Jackson trap. However, if states prefer to use the large plastic delta traps, the traps must be purchased with their own funding. Negative data may then be reported from the large plastic delta traps.
Trap color is up to the state and does not affect trap efficacy.
Trap color is up to the state and does not affect trap efficacy.
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 15 | Epiphyas postvittana Lure | rubber septum | 42 days | E11-14Ac E9E11-14Ac E11-14OH E11-16Ac |
|---|
Lure Attachment:
IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.
Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological: Identification requires dissection of male genitalia. Female specimens should be sent to a Lepidopteran specialist for identification. Sorting and Level 1 Screening may be performed without dissection by using Passoa et al.
Mistaken Identities:
Many native Totricidae species
References
- Brown, J.W., M.E. Epstein, T.M. Gilligan, S.C. Passoa, and J.A. Powell. 2010. Biology, identification, and history of the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Archipini) in California: an example of the importance of local faunal surveys to document exotic insect establishment. American Entomologist (in review).
- Gilligan, T. M. and M. E. Epstein. 2009. LBAM ID: tools for diagnosing LBAM and related western US leafrollers (Archipini: Tortricidae) (LUCID 3)
- Suckling, D.M. and E.G. Brockerhoff. 2009. Invasion Biology, Ecology, and Management of the Light Brown Apple Moth (Tortricidae). Annu. Rev. Entomol. 55:285-306
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.